New cases every week in west africa. Hong kong Police Promise to investigate after video emerges of a hand cuffed protester being beaten by officers. All of the days sport including the attack at the football. Reaction from the badtempered game against serbia and albania that came to an early and violent end. The u. S. President barack obama warned there may be more setbacks in the fight against isil. He has been discussing tactics with defense commanders from 20 nations that have joined that military coalition. Obama spoke of the successes the coalition has had but stressed more must be done to defeat the group. This cannot simply be a military campaign. This has to be a campaign that includes all of the dimensions of our hour. We have to do a better job communicating an alternative vision for those who are currently attracted to the fighting inside iraq and syria. It is going to be absolutely critical to make sure that the political inclusion that Prime Minister abadi of iraq is comm
The first part of the "Never Ending Saga of Moroccan Chess" described the dubious practices of Moustapha Amazzal, the President of the Moroccan Chess Federation. The second part describes how FIDE renewed its trust in Mr Amazzal and why Lithuanian GM Paulius Pultinevicius and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and other prizewinners of the 4th International Prix Mohammed VI tournament that took place in August 2023 are still waiting for their prize money. | Photo: Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca | Source: Brochure of the 4. International Prix Mohammed VI tournament brochure
The International Chess Federation is pleased to announce the 5th Chess in Education Lecturer course. The course will be held online on 28-30 October, in English. Those who successfully pass the course will receive the title of Lead School Instructor (LSI). The course is limited to a maximum of 20 people (first come, first served).
Parallel to the Rapid and Blitz World Championships in Warsaw, FIDE held its annual congress. Delegates participated mostly online. On its website, FIDE recently published the "results and decisions" of the congress. Despite the Corona pandemic, FIDE is solidly financed, now largely from sponsorship, donations and broadcasting rights, less so from membership fees. The World Chess Federation has reacquired the rights to the World Championships. | Photos: David Llada